Description
These Potato Cups are a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish that everyone will love. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and loaded with cheesy goodness, they are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Potato Cups:
- 4 medium russet potatoes peeled and grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon crumbled
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare muffin tin: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Prepare the potatoes: Squeeze out excess liquid from grated potatoes. Mix with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Form potato nests: Divide the potato mixture into muffin cups, pressing to form nests. Bake until golden brown.
- Add cheese and bacon: Sprinkle cheddar cheese and bacon into each cup, bake until cheese melts.
- Serve: Cool slightly, remove from pan, and top with sour cream and green onions before serving.
Notes
- You can customize these by using ham instead of bacon or opt for a vegetarian version without meat.
- Experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack for varied flavors.
- Great for serving at parties or as a flavorful side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
